grannys gone and done it

[lindalouly]

We got away from the commercial side of Christmas about 2008. The kids were not amused. We just couldn't afford it.

Christmas to me now means I still love a tree, all the lights and greens and decorations, a creche. A poinsettia.

Outside my plastic snowmen and other plastic crap and red bells from when I was a kid. A wreath on the front door, a seasonal flag on the pole by the top of the steps.

The tree is either a 7 foot artificial or an antique aluminum tree with revolving light. I called it a Reynolds Wrap tree and hated that thing when I was little. I love the smell of fresh cookies and listening to Christmas music while I make them. I sing along if no one is around to hear.

I don't care about presents, I just want a warm house with all my kids around the table at the same time. Tell the Christmas Story and eat. You know, like the Norman Rockwell picture?

We haven't done any decorating since the year the economy went bust and so did we. Still haven't recovered.

I am the one to get the decorations done after nagging my DH to get them out. I said that we were having decorations this year or else. DD was coming home from OK so I had an even better reason to celebrate.

I'm gonna miss Christmas again this yeat. I got sick, DH has a rotator cuff to be fixed, no decorations but a $3 poinsettia from Walmart. The kids are gone or working so no help there. I've cried over it and asked and asked and finally resorted to begging. Nothing. DH is bummed too so he's not inclined to get anything out.

I will bake my cookies and Christmas cake and make my fancy candies and I will be happy that Jesus came to save us. I should be happy for that alone.

But I still miss the lights.

Ohhhh but you can have Christmas with us in the best way we can do for you.... I had an aluminum tree with spinning color wheel for years and I loved it but it was broken and now you cant find them.. We will bring cheer to you hopefully.. in our posts and thoughts,.

 

[rIrs roost]

We got away from the commercial side of Christmas about 2008. The kids were not amused. We just couldn't afford it.

Christmas to me now means I still love a tree, all the lights and greens and decorations, a creche. A poinsettia.

Outside my plastic snowmen and other plastic crap and red bells from when I was a kid. A wreath on the front door, a seasonal flag on the pole by the top of the steps.

The tree is either a 7 foot artificial or an antique aluminum tree with revolving light. I called it a Reynolds Wrap tree and hated that thing when I was little. I love the smell of fresh cookies and listening to Christmas music while I make them. I sing along if no one is around to hear.

I don't care about presents, I just want a warm house with all my kids around the table at the same time. Tell the Christmas Story and eat. You know, like the Norman Rockwell picture?

We haven't done any decorating since the year the economy went bust and so did we. Still haven't recovered.

I am the one to get the decorations done after nagging my DH to get them out. I said that we were having decorations this year or else. DD was coming home from OK so I had an even better reason to celebrate.

I'm gonna miss Christmas again this yeat. I got sick, DH has a rotator cuff to be fixed, no decorations but a $3 poinsettia from Walmart. The kids are gone or working so no help there. I've cried over it and asked and asked and finally resorted to begging. Nothing. DH is bummed too so he's not inclined to get anything out.

I will bake my cookies and Christmas cake and make my fancy candies and I will be happy that Jesus came to save us. I should be happy for that alone.

But I still miss the lights.

That was beautifully said newfie. If we were closer. I'd do what I could to get you some lights up.

 

[ChickenLady2014]

We got away from the commercial side of Christmas about 2008. The kids were not amused. We just couldn't afford it.

Christmas to me now means I still love a tree, all the lights and greens and decorations, a creche. A poinsettia.

Outside my plastic snowmen and other plastic crap and red bells from when I was a kid. A wreath on the front door, a seasonal flag on the pole by the top of the steps.

The tree is either a 7 foot artificial or an antique aluminum tree with revolving light. I called it a Reynolds Wrap tree and hated that thing when I was little. I love the smell of fresh cookies and listening to Christmas music while I make them. I sing along if no one is around to hear.

I don't care about presents, I just want a warm house with all my kids around the table at the same time. Tell the Christmas Story and eat. You know, like the Norman Rockwell picture?

We haven't done any decorating since the year the economy went bust and so did we. Still haven't recovered.

I am the one to get the decorations done after nagging my DH to get them out. I said that we were having decorations this year or else. DD was coming home from OK so I had an even better reason to celebrate.

I'm gonna miss Christmas again this yeat. I got sick, DH has a rotator cuff to be fixed, no decorations but a $3 poinsettia from Walmart. The kids are gone or working so no help there. I've cried over it and asked and asked and finally resorted to begging. Nothing. DH is bummed too so he's not inclined to get anything out.

I will bake my cookies and Christmas cake and make my fancy candies and I will be happy that Jesus came to save us. I should be happy for that alone.

But I still miss the lights.

Aww Newfie, wish I could give you lights & your kids coming home to help out you & hubby.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

We got away from the commercial side of Christmas about 2008. The kids were not amused. We just couldn't afford it.

Christmas to me now means I still love a tree, all the lights and greens and decorations, a creche. A poinsettia.

Outside my plastic snowmen and other plastic crap and red bells from when I was a kid. A wreath on the front door, a seasonal flag on the pole by the top of the steps.

The tree is either a 7 foot artificial or an antique aluminum tree with revolving light. I called it a Reynolds Wrap tree and hated that thing when I was little. I love the smell of fresh cookies and listening to Christmas music while I make them. I sing along if no one is around to hear.

I don't care about presents, I just want a warm house with all my kids around the table at the same time. Tell the Christmas Story and eat. You know, like the Norman Rockwell picture?

We haven't done any decorating since the year the economy went bust and so did we. Still haven't recovered.

I am the one to get the decorations done after nagging my DH to get them out. I said that we were having decorations this year or else. DD was coming home from OK so I had an even better reason to celebrate.

I'm gonna miss Christmas again this yeat. I got sick, DH has a rotator cuff to be fixed, no decorations but a $3 poinsettia from Walmart. The kids are gone or working so no help there. I've cried over it and asked and asked and finally resorted to begging. Nothing. DH is bummed too so he's not inclined to get anything out.

I will bake my cookies and Christmas cake and make my fancy candies and I will be happy that Jesus came to save us. I should be happy for that alone.

But I still miss the lights.

I know how you feel Newfie and I am so sorry. you cant help getting sick. I have a brand new tree outside and I couldnt get it carried in. That is why I decided to buy a real one . I can make a cheap stand. I may or may not decorate it because that involves going through that stuff out there but I do have the tree even if I have to prop it up in the corner.

 

[ChickenLady2014]

newfie popped back to give you a hug and say gnight all

Night Sally, sweet dreams honey

 

[ChickenLady2014]

We got away from the commercial side of Christmas about 2008. The kids were not amused. We just couldn't afford it.


Christmas to me now means I still love a tree, all the lights and greens and decorations, a creche. A poinsettia.


Outside my plastic snowmen and other plastic crap and red bells from when I was a kid. A wreath on the front door, a seasonal flag on the pole by the top of the steps.


The tree is either a 7 foot artificial or an antique aluminum tree with revolving light. I called it a Reynolds Wrap tree and hated that thing when I was little. I love the smell of fresh cookies and listening to Christmas music while I make them. I sing along if no one is around to hear.


I don't care about presents, I just want a warm house with all my kids around the table at the same time. Tell the Christmas Story and eat. You know, like the Norman Rockwell picture?


We haven't done any decorating since the year the economy went bust and so did we. Still haven't recovered.


I am the one to get the decorations done after nagging my DH to get them out. I said that we were having decorations this year or else. DD was coming home from OK so I had an even better reason to celebrate.


I'm gonna miss Christmas again this yeat. I got sick, DH has a rotator cuff to be fixed, no decorations but a $3 poinsettia from Walmart. The kids are gone or working so no help there. I've cried over it and asked and asked and finally resorted to begging. Nothing. DH is bummed too so he's not inclined to get anything out.


I will bake my cookies and Christmas cake and make my fancy candies and I will be happy that Jesus came to save us. I should be happy for that alone.


But I still miss the lights.

I know how you feel Newfie and I am so sorry. you cant help getting sick. I have a brand new tree outside and I couldnt get it carried in. That is why I decided to buy a real one . I can make a cheap stand. I may or may not decorate it because that involves going through that stuff out there but I do have the tree even if I have to prop it up in the corner.

Granny, why won't Robert help you bring it in?

 

[campingshaws]

Maybe it wasn't clear, I was awake on purpose the second time. Much better.

I'm not very brave, babies have to come out one way or another. And since the "regular" way nearly killed us both the first time, surgery seemed like the way better choice.

 

[rIrs roost]

I know how you feel Newfie and I am so sorry. you cant help getting sick. I have a brand new tree outside and I couldnt get it carried in. That is why I decided to buy a real one . I can make a cheap stand. I may or may not decorate it because that involves going through that stuff out there but I do have the tree even if I have to prop it up in the corner.

Granny I'd help you too if I could.

Night Sally, sweet dreams honey

sweet dreams Sally.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Granny, why won't Robert help you bring it in?

I cant help him carry and also he is still mad at me for donating our old tree to family that needed one.

 

[lindalouly]

Newphie... I am listening to this now.. I am with you
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